Dow jumps over 300 points to close at all-time high

Dow jumps over 300 points to close at all-time high

The Dow closed at an all-time high Friday as a stronger-than-expected jobs report reassured investors who had worried the economy may be getting too weak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 341.16 points, or 0.8%, to 42,352.75, eclipsing its previous high of 42,330.15 on Monday. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% and the Nasdaq gained more than 200 points, … Read more

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 10/4/2024

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 10/4/2024

U.S. stocks closed higher after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 added 0.9% Friday and neared its all-time high set on Monday. The Dow climbed 0.8% and reached its own record. The Nasdaq rose 1.2%. Banks, cruise-ship operators and other companies whose profits can benefit the most … Read more

Minneapolis 10-year-old arrested for driving stolen car through playground

Minneapolis 10-year-old arrested for driving stolen car through playground

Minneapolis police have arrested a 10-year-old boy for driving a stolen car through a school playground, nearly hitting playing children. The incident occurred on 20 September at Nellie Stone Johnson School, with the boy now facing second-degree assault charges. Police records show the child has over 30 prior entries, including auto theft and assault. The … Read more